Plans of Neath town and adjoining areas, 1832-1994; estate maps (mostly facsimiles), 1800-[20th century]; plans of individual properties in Neath and area, [c 1794]-1931; industrial plans, 1787-[20th century]; plans of bridges and roads, 1767-[late 20th century]; maritime and other water-related plans, 1833-[20th century]; archaeological plans, 1929-1963; geological plans, [20th century]; tithe maps (facsimiles) [19th-20th centuries]; plans of churches and abbeys, [19th-20th centuries]; bell inscriptions, [20th century]; local authority plans, 1861-1986; facsimile and reproduction maps, 1935-[late 20th century].
Miscellaneous collections: plans
This material is held atNeath Antiquarian Society Archives
- Reference
- GB 3167 NAS XPL
- Dates of Creation
- 1767-1994
- Name of Creator
- Language of Material
- English
- Physical Description
- 5 linear metres
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
The Neath Antiquarian Society was established in 1923, for the study of the history of Neath and district. It has acquired several archive collections whose origins can be demonstrated with some accuracy, which are listed elsewhere. It has also collected a variety of maps and plans whose provenance is more difficult to determine, which are described here.
Arrangement
Arranged into plans of Neath town and adjoining areas; estate maps; plans of individual properties in Neath and area; industrial plans; bridge plans; road plans; maritime and other water-related plans; archaeological plans; geological plans; tithe maps; plans of churches and abbeys; bell inscriptions; local authority plans; facsimile and reproduction maps.
Access Information
No restrictions
Acquisition Information
Source not recorded.
Note
Compiled by Andrew Dulley for the ANW project.
Other Finding Aids
A hard copy of the catalogue is available at the Neath Mechanics' Institute.
Conditions Governing Use
Usual copyright regulations apply.
Appraisal Information
All records have been retained.
Accruals
Accruals are not expected.